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Bernadette Small, NCPS

UK therapist for stress and trauma
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Workplace coaching

About Bernadette Small

Bernadette Small is a United Kingdom credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience, including time as a supervised student and as a qualified practitioner. She supports people working through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges around self-esteem and confidence. Her background also includes executive and workplace coaching for professionals seeking practical change in their careers.

Bernadette holds the NCPS credential, a professional qualification earned in the United Kingdom, and applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care to each person. She approaches work with sensitivity and respect, adapting dialog and treatment plans to reflect the individual path of healing that every client brings.

Believing that seeking help takes courage, Bernadette focuses on empowering clients as they pursue a more fulfilling life. She offers compassionate support while helping clients build skills for managing difficult emotions, improving relationships, and clarifying personal and professional goals. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, with interventions shaped by the client’s needs, pace, and preferences.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Bernadette Small have?

Bernadette Small has three years of professional experience, including work as a supervised student and as a qualified therapist.

Is Bernadette Small a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the NCPS credential, a professional qualification. No additional registration details were provided.

In which languages does Bernadette Small provide therapy?

Bernadette Small provides therapy in English.

Where is Bernadette Small located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Bernadette Small as my therapist?

You can work with Bernadette Small through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Bernadette Small work with international clients?

Bernadette Small does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Bernadette Small cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-based approaches for online stress, trauma, and coaching



Bernadette Small uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and focused on change. She employs skills-based cognitive strategies that help people identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, useful for managing stress and anxiety and for building self-esteem. She also applies trauma-informed approaches that prioritize safety, pacing, and processing of difficult experiences to support recovery from trauma and abuse.

In addition, Bernadette integrates coaching-oriented methods to help clients set clear goals, strengthen motivation, and address workplace challenges. Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Bernadette collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Bernadette is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to receive consistent support from registered professionals while balancing daily life and work commitments.

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